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Steven James Holstrom Memorial

There will be a reading of the Amitabha Buddha Sutra for Steven James Holstrom at the Holy Vajrasana Temple on January 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. You may join us on line using  . Mr. Holstrom, the father of our...

January 4, 2024
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Group Meditation Sessions

Amitabha Buddha at Hua Zang Si in San Francisco. NOTICE: sessions on hold until April 10. I have started a daily Zoom session from 6:00 to 7:00 pm every day for a group meditation session. I am adding a 30 minute...

February 12, 2023
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New Western Rinpoche Recognized

Patricia Farrell of Hua Zang Si in San Francisco has just been recognized as a rinpoche. I first met the new rinpoche when we both lived in Asheville, North Carolina, and am very happy to see her be so honored. I wish...

September 11, 2019
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Who goes to the Pure Land?

Anyone who practices authentic dharma successfully can go to Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land. It is an erroneous view to think otherwise. It is not just for those of the Pure Land sect. Erroneous View #54:  THE VIEW...

August 26, 2018
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What is an Icchantika?

  The Nirvana Sutra  says: “Chunda spoke once more, asking, ‘What is the meaning of the term icchantika?’ The Buddha said: ‘Chunda, suppose there should be monks or nuns, laymen or laywomen who speak careless and...

July 29, 2018
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